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Appendix D Biographical Sketches Of Committee Members
Pages 155-159

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... Her expertise is in diagnostic radiology, particularly as it relates to imaging of genitourinary cancers. Her research studies use a variety of imaging methods including ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging spectroscopy with the aim of improving cancer detecion, treatment planning, and follow-up.
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From page 156...
... His research interests include the development of analytic techniques in the study of cancer, and his current work focuses on the use of systems approaches to develop strategies to predict individual responses to agents that target signaling pathways regulating proliferation and/or apoptosis. Major awards include the E.O Lawrence Award from the Department of Energy, the Curt Stern Award from the American Society for Human Genetics, and the Leader
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From page 157...
... His research interests include the development of small animal PET systems and improving imaging capabilities for single photon emission computed tomography, PET, and PET/CT scanners for clinical use. He is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the recipient of the Bronze Medal Award for Physics from the Society of Nuclear Medicine, the Innovative Technology Award from National Aeronautics and Space Administration,
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From page 158...
... He has received the Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Resident Research Award from the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, and the Junior Faculty Research Award from the American Cancer Society, among other honors. He has served as radiation oncology representative for the National Wilms' Tumor Study Group and currently serves as an examiner for the American Board of Radiology.
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From page 159...
... Award from the National Cancer Institute, and the Wilhelm Manchot Visiting Professorship at Technische Universität Munich. He has served on the National Institutes of Health's special study sections, such as in radiotherapeutic applications, radiolabeled antibodies for breast cancer, and radiation oncology applications, and is a reviewer for proposals on nuclear medicine for the Department of Energy.
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Key Terms

  • radiation oncology
  • emission tomography
  • computed tomography
  • positron emission
  • forest university

  • scientific advisors
  • clinical oncology
  • breast cancer
  • electronic engineers
  • diagnostic radiology

  • research award
  • wake forest
  • effects research
  • investigator award
  • american board

  • resonance imaging
  • radiation effects
  • radiological society
  • nuclear engineering
  • experimental nuclear

  • nuclear physics
  • clinical nuclear
  • nuclear reactor
  • canadian nuclear
  • nuclear medical

  • medical imaging
  • american cancer
  • laboratory director
  • emission computed
  • tumor study


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